February 18 2019 0Comment
Replacement Windows For Your Tucson Az

The Best Glass For Replacement Windows 

On average, windows are 90% glass. No matter how well your window frame is constructed, or how well your windows are installed, it won’t matter if the glass is bad. That’s why it’s imperative that you choose the right kind of glass for the replacement windows for your Tucson, AZ home. Read on to learn more about what kinds of glass work best to make replacement windows energy efficient, and why these kinds of glass are the best for your replacement windows. 

There are two main types of glass that are ideal for replacement windows, insulated glass and low-E glass. Insulated glass is actually two or more panes of glass separated from the others with sealed air chambers for increased insulation. These chambers can contain air or gas, but the chambers are usually filled with gas such as:

    Argon Gas – a colorless, odorless, nontoxic and nonflammable inert gas. Heavier than air, it’s completely safe to be in your home. Argon insulates window glass by reducing heat and cold conduction between the panes, and acts as a noise depressant due to its density. 
  • Krypton Gas – Krypton gas is much denser than Argon gas, and shares many of the same properties. Its higher density, however, means its even more insulating and noise reducing for a tougher window or door. 

Low-E glass is another ideal type of effective and efficient window glass. An extremely thin, almost undetectable metallic coating covers this glass to serve as an extra thermal barrier that reflects temperature into your indoor space. For example, when Tucson gets cold at night, low-E glass reflects heat back into a room, effectively keeping the room warm while reducing your energy use. 

You can also shop for glass by rating rather than by type. Window glass comes with general ratings to help buyers determine efficacy, quality, and value. The following values are very important:

    R-Value – R-Value is a window or glass panels’ resistance to heat flow. A high R-Value means the window is more effective and highly insulating. 
    U-Factor – U-Factor, or U-Value, is a measurement of heat flow rate through a glass pane’s glazing system. Lower U-Values mean less heat and cold get through the glass, keeping your home comfortable. 

    SHGC – The SHGC, or Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, measures the amount of solar radiation that gets through glass. The lower the SHGC, the less solar heat gets into the home. 

You need to be sure you choose the best glass for your replacement windows to ensure energy efficiency and comfort. If you want to learn more about window glass or replacement windows, Olander’s Window Replacement can help. Located at 4141 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712, Olander’s Window Replacement offers expert Tucson, AZ replacement window services. Please give us a call at (520) 326-2909 to learn more about replacement windows, glass, and what we can do for you.